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Mobile Electronics Announces Industry Awards Winners at 2009 SEMA Show

greg.basich — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:33:07 +0000

Mobile Electronics magazine presented its 2008-2009 Industry Awards at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and announced the winners of the Dealer Choice awards for best manufacturer programs and service in a range of categories, the Retailer of the Year awards in the single-store, 2-3 store and 4-plus store categories and the Installer [...]

2009 Toyota Corolla Remote Start Vehicle Prep

greg.basich — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:03:01 +0000

By Rob Elliott – Executive Director, In Car Experts (ICE) Michael Harootunian of AudioMax shows us the tricks, the vehicle break down process and wire locations for a remote start install in a 2009 Corolla. 1. First, remove the lower dash cover. This panel pulls straight off with only clips holding in on. 2. Remove the lower steering [...]

Enclosure Fabrication and Subwoofer Enclosure Considerations

greg.basich — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:12:33 +0000

Courtesy of Clarion Corp. In the world of car audio installation, we are often asked to install an enclosure in a sound system to augment the lower frequency sound spectrum. This process may include designing and or building custom enclosures to fit a certain vehicle, or to accommodate a specific design due to its desired sound [...]

Upload Your Install Contest

greg.basich — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:45:15 +0000

We want you to upload your best installation work to our Project Gallery here on this site for the chance to win the “Mother Lode” Grand Prize: $6,500-plus worth of products to help you build the ultimate mobile entertainment system. Mobile Electronics will announce the winner at our Industry Awards at the 2009 SEMA Show [...]

ADS/iDatalink New OMNI Series Bypass Module

greg.basich — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:40:27 +0000

Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) has announced the immediate release of its iDatalink Omni Series products — the first preloaded ‘all-in-one’ immobilizer bypass and doorlock interface solutions on the market, according to the company. Omni Series modules ship preloaded with iDatalink’s entire vehicle firmware library, making them ready to install in up to 2,300 supported vehicles, [...]

Scosche Mitsubishi Outlander Dash Kit

greg.basich — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:37:44 +0000

Scosche has announced it will ship a new installation kit for all 2007-and-up Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles. The “Custom Kit, Factory Fit” MI3015B dash kit can accommodate an ISO Double DIN mount or an ISO Single DIN mount with pocket. Scosche’s design features no required cutting or modification of the dash kit when installing a Double [...]

Directed PKTI Firmware Provides Immobilizer Override

greg.basich — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:34:29 +0000

Directed Electronics announces the immediate availability of downloadable PKTI firmware, enabling remote start installation on encrypted Ford, Mazda, Lexus and Toyota vehicles including the 2009 Toyota Venza. According to Derek Schumann, President of Directed’s OEM Integration division, “PKTI firmware gives installers more options, with a faster and easier install at the ignition switch, catching the RX [...]

NAV-TV Head Unit Replacement Module for ‘04-’09 Porsche 997

greg.basich — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:30:48 +0000

NAV-TV has released its the MOSTHUR-997 M.O.S.T. fiber optic head unit replacement module for 2004 to 2009 Porsche 997 vehicles with amplified sound systems. The MOSTHUR-997 allows full integration into the stock amplified sound system, allowing the end-user to replace their factory radio with an aftermarket navigation/DVD head unit while retaining the factory amplifier and speakers. [...]

2005 Lotus Elise Audio System Upgrade

greg.basich — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:39:06 +0000

The view most people get of the Lotus Elise…the rear view. By Rob Elliott, Executive Director, (ICE) In Car Experts The Lotus Elise is a very cool car. Although it’s a little pricey, those who have driven it tell me that it is as close to a real racecar as it gets. One of the big keys [...]

Clarion’s Guide to System Design and Product Selection

greg.basich — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:56:09 +0000

Clarion has provided Installer Central with a guide for retailers and their installers about key things to consider when upgrading a customer’s sound system. For more information about Clarion and its products, visit www.clarion.com. Designing a System: Key Considerations One of the most important considerations in upgrading a sound system is a system design and product selection. [...]